USDA opens application window for biofuel funding programs approximately $463 million

March 15, 2011 by timbercommunity

The USDA announced March 14 that it is now accepting applications for three funding programs related to biofuel production—the Biorefinery Assistance Program, the Repowering Assistance Program and the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels. . Approximately $463 million is available for loan guarantees in fiscal year (FY) 2011 under the Biorefinery Assistance Program. Biorefinery operators that want to to convert their fuel intake from fossil fuels to renewable biomass may apply for the project through the Repowering Assistance Program.